The state-of-the-art Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre is a great community sports facility for the people of north London to run, swim or kick off their excess energy. Facilities include two swimming pools, badminton and squash courts, a kids' play zone, sauna, steam rooms and a five-a-side Astroturf football pitch. Facilities for climbing enthusiasts are few and far between in London, so they will be pleased they’ve got another spot to get their hands chalky – the new climbing wall dominates an entire wall of the centre.

Plan the perfect year in the capital with our pick of the best events in London 2018. From January through to December, every month boasts an impressive line-up of entertainment. So, take a look at our guide and be sure not to miss a thing.

London Fencing ClubLondon > Leisure > Sports FacilitiesNorman Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V |
3.6 miles from Swiss Cottage Leisure CentreExcellent fencing courses for beginners with highly trained coaches, good facilities and years of experience teaching this ancient, noble sport. Fencing is very good fun and ...More

Wembley Sailing ClubLondon > Leisure > Sports FacilitiesBirchen Grove, NW9 |
4.1 miles from Swiss Cottage Leisure CentreThe Welsh Harp reservoir is one of London's best kept secrets. It is a tastefully preserved conservation area along a mile-long stretch of water. You can ...More

Tang LongLondon > Leisure > Martial Arts17 Rosemont Road, NW3 |
12 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure CentreLocated in North West London, Tang Long is a martial arts school run by Shaolin Master Shifu Heng Wei. The school has been running for more ...More

The London School of Yoga (Hampstead)London > Leisure > Fitness213 Haverstock Hill, NW3 |
13 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure CentreThe London School of Yoga attempts to demystify Yoga, eliminating the intimidating jargon and self-important ritual that so often attaches itself to the activity. Skilled instructors, ...More

triyogaLondon > Leisure > Health and Beauty6 Erskine Road, Primrose Hill, Primrose Hill, London NW3 |
13 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure Centretriyoga is considered one of the top yoga centres in London - Sadie Frost and Kate Moss are said to come here - and this Primrose ...More

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre

Freud MuseumLondon > Attractions > Museums20 Maresfield Gardens, NW3 |
10 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure CentreSigmund Freud's family home in Hampstead has been turned into a fascinating museum which features the psychoanalytic couch on which
Freud's patients would recline while being treated ...More

Primrose HillLondon > Attractions > Parks and GardensPrimrose Hill Road, Primrose Hill, London NW3 |
13 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure CentreThis small, grassy, hilly park, boasting fantastic views over London, has become increasingly popular with the young, the trendy and the famous – particularly from the ...More

HuggleLondon > Shopping > 8-10 Winchester Road, NW3 |
2 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure CentreAfter four years of research husband and wife team Rachel and Jason Heller set up Huggle with parents in mind - with two kids themselves, they ...More

Fireworks DenLondon > Shopping > Specialists127-129 Abbey Road, NW6 |
13 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre Established over 25 years ago, Fireworks Den is one of London's best places to buy fireworks. Found on the famous ...More

Out of the BloomLondon > Education > Evening Classes89/91 Bayham Street, Camden Town, London NW1 |
28 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure CentreUnique and innovative workshops teaching flower arranging and floristry with monthly, weekly or daily workshops. This is a really enjoyable art form that allows its students ...More

Tang LongLondon > Leisure > Martial Arts17 Rosemont Road, NW3 |
12 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure CentreLocated in North West London, Tang Long is a martial arts school run by Shaolin Master Shifu Heng Wei. The school has been running for more ...More

The London School of Yoga (Hampstead)London > Leisure > Fitness213 Haverstock Hill, NW3 |
13 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure CentreThe London School of Yoga attempts to demystify Yoga, eliminating the intimidating jargon and self-important ritual that so often attaches itself to the activity. Skilled instructors, ...More

triyogaLondon > Leisure > Health and Beauty6 Erskine Road, Primrose Hill, Primrose Hill, London NW3 |
13 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure Centretriyoga is considered one of the top yoga centres in London - Sadie Frost and Kate Moss are said to come here - and this Primrose ...More

The WashingtonLondon > Restaurants > Gastropub50 England's Lane, NW3 |
10 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure CentreThe Washington is a lovely pub, a great place for a drink anytime, and each Saturday it is transformed into the fantastic Hampstead Comedy Club....More

The Salt HouseLondon > Restaurants > Gastropub63 Abbey Road, St John's Wood, London NW8 |
11 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure CentreThe Salt House is an established gastropub in the heart of Beatles territory. Good solid cuisine, a pleasant atmosphere, a wide selection of wines and reasonable ...More

The CliftonLondon > Restaurants > Gastropub96 Clifton Hill, St John's Wood, St John's Wood, London NW8 |
12 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure CentreBen and Ed Robson take The Clifton, an historic tavern in St John's Wood where King Edward VII used to take his mistress Lillie Langtry for ...More

The Betsy SmithLondon > Nightlife > Bars77 Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, London NW6 |
18 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure CentreOn the unlovely part of Kilburn High Road, next to Greggs and Primark, The Betsy Smith is a breath of fresh air with its charmingly quirky ...More

The Lock TavernLondon > Nightlife > Nightclubs35 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 |
21 minutes from Swiss Cottage Leisure CentreThe Lock Tavern would be a great place to drop in and escape the tiresome, tie-dye-clad vendors of Camden's famous street market. Unfortunately that wouldn't do ...More

There's an explosion of fireworks on the 5th, Star Wars gets the full orchestra treatment at the Royal Albert Hall and Gainsborough's Family Album opens at the National Portrait Gallery, it's all in London in ...More